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OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
PRIDE: Self-assessment critical
Pride and delusions of supremacy are unnecessary burdens. Attempts to bolster them generally result in fabulously obnoxious behavior. Self-aggrandizement and prejudicial regard for others do inflate one’s image in …
SANCTUARY: Not welcome here
Junk mail? Let the citizens decide the direction of North Idaho. Do we want to follow the squad clowns and make a sanctuary city here? Activate the felon release program? Do we want our police departments to hold w…
THANKS: School board winner grateful
We won!
RESPONSE: Take the high road
I would encourage folks to read books, as I have done, authored by those in both political parties, and folks inside and outside the current administration, before making a decision about who to vote for in 2020.
GUNS: NRA under SF assault
San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously designate the NRA as a domestic terrorist organization!
TRIBES: Celebrating in obscurity
I would like to thank the Coeur d’Alene Tribe for their Nov. 2 panel discussion which included five regional tribes. These five included the Kalispell Peoples, the Colville Confederation of Tribes, the Spokane Trib…
TRANSIT: Calling for compromise
Regarding the new transit center — my memory may be a little hazy but it seems to me that the plans for the center as published did not include an enclosed area for the public or bathroom facilities for them. It wa…
ATTACK: Shallow words fall short
As I read CR Becker’s (Nov. 3) attack on Barb Crumpacker, I wondered if she deserves to be put in her place and does CR have the right to do so. He (I assume a he) confirms that Trump is a rotten president, but his…
DAMS: Glad to have them
Before removing any dams you need to consider how important they are to our local economy. Here are just a few things.
TRANSIT: Hub promises kept
I would like to thank Commissioner Filios and Amber Conklin for staying true to their word in the development of this facility. While a few loud voices complain this facility isn’t useful to the public or what they…
HAYDEN: Public safety question
Thank you Coeur d’Alene Press for publishing the upcoming election ballot in the paper for our review before election day.
DST: Give legislators an earful
‘Tis the season for change; specifically our clocks. It’s also the time of year when people begin to complain about having to change the clocks.
'JUNK MAIL': Let's talk openly
Can you explain why the article “Junk Mail” was on the front page? First that flyer should have simply been thrown in the trash. It is the opinion of a very small group of individuals. The reaction to it must have …
TRUMP: Effective, if not loved
Donald Trump saw a home on fire and heard two kids inside screaming for help. He rushed into the burning structure, located the kids and ran back out with one under each arm. Both kids survived with minor injuries.
BILL: Support patient rights
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House on May 10 would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under state and local requirements respecting all Class III devices, including nerv…